The Journey to My Medical Degree: My Motivations and the Hard Truths I Faced.
We all dream of becoming something. For me, it was always a doctor. But what no one tells you is that the path to that dream is often paved with unexpected trials, silent struggles, and powerful lessons that shape you before arriving at the destination. Let’s take a trip down memory lane, back to 2019, when I was a medical laboratory student at the University of Nairobi. My darling mother—my most beloved and greatest motivation—invited me to attend a seminar on study opportunities abroad. I gladly tagged along, and lo and behold, approximately three months later, I had secured a visa to begin my medical journey. I was thrilled to finally pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. That journey led me far from home, where I was fortunate to meet people who made the experience worthwhile—friends who quickly became family. They were my support system in a new world full of unfamiliar seasons, foods, and feelings. Looking back, it wasn’t the place itself that shaped me most—it was...
